A nondescript, cactus-like plant, sisal is a $75 million crop that is grown on three continents and harvested for its leaves, which produce fibers that can be used to make plastics, textiles and paper ...

Sisal and jute rugs are like the white T-shirts of the design world. Thanks to their neutral color palette and natural fibers, they complement just about any décor scheme, are incredibly durable, and ...

Nigerian youths can escape the perpetual poverty trap by tapping into the economic diversification of the federal government ...

The use of sisal leaves in everyday human activities is not a novel concept. In ancient times, twine and carpets were made out of these unique leaves. In fact, in ancient times, paper was made with ...

Personally, I prefer one-inch sisal for the job. You get too many blisters on your hands from nylon. That unsolicited testimonial comes from Rhodesia’s retired hangman, Edward (“The Dropper”) Milton, ...

The ancient Aztec and Mayan civilisations were perhaps the first to begin making paper out of sisal leaves. Since then, the stiff, green sword-like leaves have been used to make twine, cloth, and ...

Kenya's sisal export earnings rose by 10.96 percent to Sh2.45 billion in the first half of this year compared to a similar period in 2020, buoyed by rebounding prices in key export markets. Data by ...